which zone to choose to have less pain?

Many people dream of being tattooed, but the pain deters more than one. It must be said that the bite of the needle can burn more or less intensely depending on the area of ​​the body that is tattooed but also depending on the size of the tattoo that is performed. A feeling that can make you feel cold and dissuade you from trying the tattoo experience.

A tattoo is not without pain. Before taking action, especially if it is a first, you have to accept that the session with your tattoo artist or your tattoo artist will not necessarily be a moment of pleasure. Many articles speak about this subject but the experience of the pain and its level of intensity are different for each person. On the other hand, if you have needle phobia, go your way. For others, here are some tips that will help you minimize the painful aspect of a tattoo session and also get an idea of ​​what to expect by having clear and precise images of your future experience.

Know the tattoo technique

To make a tattoo, the ink must be well placed under the skin. For this, the dermographer must scratch the skin to deposit the ink at the third layer of the epidermis. A not very pleasant feeling, you will understand. To create a design, the needles will be brief but very close together which can be similar, in terms of pain to a burn or a scalpel blow on the areas of the body that are most sensitive. This cut feeling can be an unbearable experience for some. So before undertaking one or more tattoos, all tattoo artists will tell you that you must be well informed and above all not follow a fashion or trend because it is for life. Fashion articles don't often talk about the pain sensations of a tattoo, but the subject deserves to be discussed at length. And yes “you have to suffer to be beautiful! "

Avoid areas of the body where the skin is very thin

To avoid suffering, you must choose your body area as explained by Krys, tattoo artist at the Black Parlor Tattoo, in Bois-Colombes (Hauts-de-Seine). " Not all parts of our anatomy are as sensitive. Thinner areas of the skin are more painful, such as the ribs, sternum, inner arms, fingers, feet, and joints such as the elbow, knee. In general, people who get tattoos on the ribs remember it for a long time especially when there are large fill patterns to tattoo. Often it is a complicated and painful session for the client. "

The inner thigh is also very painful but it's nothing compared to the tattoos on the spine which are perhaps the most unbearable with those carried out on the coasts. For a first tattoo, therefore favor forearm or shoulder, which are the least sensitive areas. Above all, banish the dimensions and the column, otherwise beware of the pain.

In general, if you fear too much pain during a future tattoo session, forget about the areas of the body where the layer of skin on the bones is very light. In addition to the needle prick, the vibration of the needle on your bones will amplify the pain by diffusing it into the body.

Choose a small tattoo pattern without filling

But it is not only the part of the body that determines the pain of a tattoo, it is its size and appearance. A little drop cap on a sensitive place will be quite bearable because fast whereas a rather imposing drawing whatever its locality will be much more painful. " What is painful is when the tattoo lasts over timesays Krys. Refilling with ink is difficult to bear over the length. In these cases it is necessary request breaks and if the client really can't stand it any longer, we postpone the end of the work until later. "

Channel your fear of the needle

Getting a tattoo is above all a unique experience for each person. Like all experiences, each individual may have a different response. A high level of anxiety, stress or anxiety can spoil this moment. The breathing exercises before and during the session are also important for reducing pain. Another little tip: " Nor should you arrive on an empty stomach Says Krys. " It avoids discomfort " So snacking on a small piece of bread before your date will make your tattoo less painful.

Prepare your skin before a tattoo

Proper hydration of the skin, the day before the tattoo, with a rich cream can make the pain of the needles more bearable, as in the inner thigh for example, a place that can often be neglected in care. The purpose of this hydration is to soften the skin so that the dryness of the epidermis makes the session more painful. Creaming is a good tip for pain relief.
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In addition, the fact of putting cream also facilitates the work of tattoo artists, especially on the fingers and feet. This moisturizing treatment the day before your session will make the tracing clearer and more precise. A beauty gesture that must be adopted immediately because tattoos hate dryness. Once or twice a week, you will need to give them enough hydration so that they do not crack. They should also be protected from the sun as much as possible with an index 50 sunscreen. Tattoos must be taken with great care if the result is to remain clear.
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Talking about pain with your tattoo artist

Tattooists are also there to give advice to the person in front of them before undertaking tattoo work. A tattoo artist is above all an artist. Certainly marking your skin is his livelihood, but he knows that his work will follow you all your life. This is why it will take time to listen to you in order to make this first experience as pleasant as possible. A good artist of the genre will not push for consumption, if you have the slightest doubt or have confused ideas, he will tell you not to take the plunge.

It will inevitably have an answer to bring to you, on the ideas that you have of this experience and it will break the false images that you have on tattoos.

Don't follow the trend

A tattoo is reflected and anticipated. It should not be done to follow a trend. Do not take for example the pictures seen on Instagram to think about your tattoo. A tattoo is personal. In addition, the trend is changing quickly.

You will have to define the kind of place to mark – hidden or exposed – but also the type of drawing, its shape, its color. For this, you can ask your tattoo artist to draw something personal for you. You just need to bring him several images on a USB key to show him the kind of idea you have of your tattoo. He can create an original pattern for you from your jpg formats but also from his imagination.

Again, your tattoo artist is also there to give you advice on graphics and design. Before taking action, research as much as possible, that is, read as many articles as possible to get all the answers to your questions. It does not eat bread ! Once your first tattoo is past, you will want to have several tattoos because if you choose your places well, the pain will not be an insurmountable sensation. Avoid the tattoos "For Mum with Love or For Juliette with Love", you might regret it later.

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